mild compromise

Smiling helplessly and spreading his hands, the latter made a grimace in the direction of the kitchen.

Guo Ting turned off the stove and brought out the steamed dumplings from the kitchen. Seeing this, Xiao Chenghao stepped forward to help, "Ms. Ma, I'll help you get it."

Guo Ting praised Xiao Chenghao a few words, and then glanced at her son who was sitting on the sofa in the living room reading comic books, "Mengmeng, you usually don't do anything at home, learn more from others."

Guan Meng responded perfunctorily, put down the comic book in his hand, ran to the dining table, picked up a dumpling with chopsticks, blew on it, and put it in his mouth.

"good to eat!"

"You can just eat it yourself? Don't you need to ask Brother Cheng Hao if he eats?"

Guan Meng picked up a dumpling from the tray, and when he was about to send it to Xiao Chenghao's mouth, he suddenly stopped, "It's a little hot, do you want me to blow it for you?"

Before Xiao Chenghao could respond, Guan Meng removed the dumpling. After blowing it a few times, he fed it to Xiao Chenghao's mouth. Xiao Chenghao opened his mouth wide and ate the dumpling in one bite.

The two smiled at each other.

...

Guan Meng turned over and opened his eyes with difficulty from the old dream.He sat up with his hands supporting his body, and found that he was lying on a big soft bed, and he was still wearing a pajamas that didn't fit his size. The surrounding environment was a little strange, and this was not his residence.

His head was still dizzy, and Guan Meng vaguely remembered that he went to Mu Yuan's bar last night. He didn't drink very well. At that time, because he was in a bad mood, he drank a little too much, and he seemed to have provoked others. He doesn't quite remember what happened.

Guan Meng got off the bed, tiptoed to the door, opened a gap, and looked out from the bedroom. The layout of the living room looked familiar, and Guan Meng suddenly remembered that this was Xiao Chenghao's residence.

The sound of tableware clashing came from the kitchen. Guan Meng walked out of the bedroom and approached the kitchen step by step. At this time, the tall man in sportswear was facing away from him and was busy working in front of the stove.

When the man turned around, Guan Meng's eyes happened to collide with him.

"Are you awake?" Xiao Chenghao came out of the kitchen carrying a pot of steaming porridge, "I just made breakfast, come and eat."

Guan Meng took advantage of the opportunity to look at the dining table. In addition to the preserved egg and lean meat porridge, there was also a large plate of freshly steamed dumplings, corn, and soy milk.

The dumplings were made fresh, and Guan Meng saw flour, a rolling pin and a plate of leftover cabbage stuffing on the kitchen stove.

Today's Xiao Chenghao is not the same as before. He has shaved off all the beard on his face. Now he looks four or five years younger than before. Guan Meng secretly wondered at the time, if it wasn't for the big beard Face, it is impossible for him not to recognize the other person no matter what.

Guan Meng pulled out his chair and sat at the dining table. Xiao Chenghao scooped him a bowl of porridge with preserved egg and lean meat. Guan Meng lowered his head and quietly put the porridge into his mouth one bite at a time.

"Don't just eat the porridge, there are still dumplings here." Xiao Chenghao pushed the whole plate of dumplings he made in front of Guan Meng.

Against the other party's scorching gaze, Guan Meng silently picked up a dumpling, dipped it in soy sauce and vinegar, put it in his mouth and took a bite.

"what about the taste?"

"Not bad." Guan Meng nodded, "I didn't expect you to make dumplings."

The person opposite laughed, "Of course, your mother taught me this."

The chopsticks held in mid-air stopped suddenly, surprise, astonishment, and some small surprises, every trace of emotion on Guan Meng's face was accurately captured by Xiao Chenghao.

Xiao Chenghao poured him a cup of soy milk, "I know you have a lot to ask me, because I am the same, anyway, fill your stomach first before talking."

ACT23

After all, after nine years, Xiao Chenghao has indeed changed a lot, but even so, Guan Meng can still retrieve some memories of him from the shape of his face and facial features. The key is that Xiao Chenghao, who has grown a beard, has completely become This is the main reason why Guan Meng didn't recognize him at the beginning.

"Then how did you realize it was me?" Xiao Chenghao was also quite curious about this.

Guan Meng recalled it for a while, and couldn't help feeling that it was really thanks to the "Natural Love God".

That day he was dragged by Le Zai to the racetrack to bet on the horses. When the game was over, an uncle sitting next to Guan Meng threw a publication in his hand on the seat. Guan Meng picked it up conveniently. It is the horse racing guide issued by the Jockey Club for this competition. It introduces in detail the bloodline, jockey, trainer and owner of each participating thoroughbred horse.

Guan Meng didn't know anything about horses, so he took it out of curiosity to look at it. He took a cursory glance and found the "Natural Love God" from many participating horses. When his eyes fell on the column of horse owners, The familiar name "Xiao Chenghao" stunned Guan Meng for more than half a minute.

At first, he thought it was just a coincidence of the same name and surname. In order to further confirm this, Guan Meng took out his mobile phone and typed words such as "Natural Love God" and "Horse Racing" on the Internet. This photo was taken at an auction, and the camera also showed a close-up of Xiao Chenghao in a suit and leather shoes. It wasn't until that moment that Guan Meng was really sure that this was not a coincidence of the same name, it was Xiao Chenghao himself , a former student of his father.

Guan Meng held the cup of hot soybean milk in his hand and covered it, "Actually, I never thought that it was really you."

When he returned from the racetrack that day, he was in a particularly good mood, not only because he won the money, but also because he discovered an incredible secret.After his mind calmed down, Guan Meng began to feel puzzled again. He didn't know whether Xiao Chenghao had forgotten himself, or pretended not to recognize him on purpose.

Later, Guan Meng thought for a long time, and felt that it might be the latter. Over the past few years, his appearance had not changed much. It would be a bit far-fetched to insist that Xiao Chenghao couldn't recognize him.

Guan Meng didn't know exactly what Xiao Chenghao was thinking. As for himself, he hadn't sorted out his mood. He was always a little uneasy. He didn't know whether he should talk to Xiao Chenghao now. What kind of relationship will become in the future?

You know, after nine years of separation, when he met Xiao Chenghao again, he stole the other person's mobile phone in the hotel. Coupled with his current situation, it was really embarrassing.

The more he thought about it, the more uneasy Guan Meng felt. In this case, he decided not to tell Xiao Chenghao for the time being, and pretended that everything was fine, but he didn't expect that he slipped his mouth when he was drunk last night.

With a bit of hesitation in his heart, Guan Meng raised his eyes and looked at Xiao Chenghao who was sitting across the dining table, "Then what... what else did I tell you at that time?"

"The thing about your friend taking your money and running away."

As soon as this issue was mentioned, Guan Meng's whole body immediately went limp.

"Did you call the police?" Xiao Chenghao asked.

Guan Meng shook his head, "At first I thought about it, but I don't know if he has any difficulties. I thought that I should wait a few more days and give him a chance to see if he will take the initiative to contact me..."

"It's already like this, and you still believe him?" Xiao Chenghao raised his brows and raised his tone a little.

Guan Meng puffed his cheeks slightly, remained silent for a while, and said in a low voice, "I know I'm stupid."

It is difficult for Xiao Chenghao to describe his mood at this moment. He is distressed and happy about it at the same time. He feels sorry for Guan Meng being used and deceived by others, but he is happy that no matter how many years have passed and how many changes have taken place, Guan Meng's The essence remains the same, he is still the kind boy from before.

After thinking about it for a while, Xiao Chenghao felt that it would be better if he didn't call the police. In this way, it would be more convenient for him to find someone to take care of the matter in private.

"misty……"

This was the first time Guan Meng heard the person in front of him call out this nickname after many years, as if driven by a subconscious hidden in his body, Guan Meng raised his head instantly.

"I'll find a solution for you about your friend." Xiao Chenghao covered his upper body, "You don't have to worry about other money matters, just tell me if you need anything."

The tone of his speech was extremely firm, which made people feel a sense of trust and dependence.

The people sitting at both ends of the dining table looked at each other. They hadn't seen each other for nine years. The time had passed too long and too many things had happened.

His gaze suddenly caught sight of the wall clock on the wall. It was already nine o'clock in the morning. Guan Meng suddenly remembered something important, "Oops, I'm going to be late for work!"

Xiao Chenghao made a gesture of waving his hand, motioning him to sit down, "I asked for leave for you and Lao Cai, you should take a good rest today and don't go to work."

After breakfast, Xiao Chenghao returned the washed and dried clothes to Guan Meng, "Put on your clothes, and I'll take you to a place later."

"Where are you going?"

Xiao Chenghao didn't answer, he smiled mysteriously, "You'll know when you go."

The car drove out of the suburbs from the lively urban area and drove for about four to ten minutes, and finally arrived at a wide pasture with a quiet environment.

The security guard at the gate recognized Xiao Chenghao's car, nodded politely to him, and immediately let him go.

After parking the car, Guan Meng followed Xiao Chenghao to an open place, separated by a long fence, in front of him was a circular dirt track.

Guan Meng wanted to continue walking, but was stopped by a hand stretched out, "Stand a little farther away, they will come over later."

As soon as Xiao Chenghao's voice fell, the booming sound came to the eardrums from not far away, and a dozen burly and majestic thoroughbred horses were striding forward, trampling vigorously.